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Brooks EIB140e Series Instruction Manual

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230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS
Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is
being used. It contains vital information on the operation
and installation of your Alarm. The manual should be
regarded as part of the product.
If you are just installing the unit, the manual MUST be
given to the householder. The manual is to be given to
any subsequent user.
Symbol Glossary
The symbols on this page are used in accordance with EN
62368-1, IEC 60417, ISO 7000 and other applicable standards.
They are used to convey information on the safe and effective use
of our devices. These symbols may be used on the device itself,
on its packaging or in associated documentation.
Symbol
© Brooks 2023
with Alkaline Battery Backup
Instruction Manual
Description
Class II Equipment
A Class II (class 2) or double insulated electrical device
is designed in such a way that it does NOT require a
safety connection to electrical earth (ground).
Protective earth
This identifies protective earthing terminals.
End of life
This indicates the date after which the device
should be replaced.
Crossed Paint Brush
This indicates that the device must not be painted.
Screwdriver
This indicates the location of the releasing latch
used to detach the Alarm from its mounting plate.
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EIB140e Series
P/N B20684 Rev0

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  • Page 1 EIB140e Series 230V~ SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS with Alkaline Battery Backup Instruction Manual Read and retain carefully for as long as the product is being used. It contains vital information on the operation and installation of your Alarm. The manual should be regarded as part of the product.

  • Page 2: Installer Section

    National Construction Code (NCC) Building Code of Australia and/or the relevant State or Territory Building Regulations. The EIB140e series is supplied with an Easi-Fit base that allows very quick and simple installation of the Smoke Alarm, combined with simple detector head removal and replacement.
  • Page 3 1.1 Overview Top View Red LED Alarm Indicator Test / Hush Button Alarm Sounder Green LED Power Indicator EIB146e Optical Alarm EIB144e Heat Alarm Smoke Entry Heat Sensor Vents (Thermistor) Alarm Alarm Removal Removal Latch Latch...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    1.2 Technical Specifications Power Supply 230V AC, 50Hz Power Consumption 0.75W (standby) Max Current Draw 60mA Battery Backup 9V Replaceable Alkaline battery Alarm Sounder Piezoelectric Horn Alarm Sound Level 85dB(A) at 3 meters (min) Checks sensors, electronics, interconnection (when applicable) and sounder.
  • Page 5 2. Installation 2.1 Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Mains operated Alarms must be installed and interconnected by a licensed electrician in accordance with the relevant Regulations for Electrical Installations. Failure to install this Alarm correctly may expose the user to shock or fire hazards and damage the product. The Alarm is designed to be permanently mounted, using its own built-in terminal block to connect it to the mains.
  • Page 6 (b) a separately electrically protected, regularly used local lighting circuit. 2.2 Where to Locate the Alarm? The advice here follows the guidance in the NCC and AS1670.1 The main reason for fitting Smoke/Heat Alarms in dwellings is to ensure that when there is a fire, sufficient early warning is given so that everybody can escape safely.
  • Page 8 2.3 Which Alarm in what Room? Selecting Alarm Type Location EIB146e EIB144e Photoelectric Heat Alarm (i) Smoke Alarm ✔ ✗ Hall, Corridors, Escape routes ✗ ✔ (iii) Kitchens / Garages ✔ ✔ (ii) Living Rooms ✔ ✗ Bedrooms ✗ ✗ Shower / Bathrooms (i) A Heat Alarm should only be used in a room adjoining...
  • Page 9 Improved Audibility The effectiveness of a system can be significantly enhanced if an additional Alarm (interconnected) is installed in the master bedroom. This will help ensure that a responsible person will quickly be alerted to a fire and can arrange for an orderly evacuation of children and other vulnerable occupants.
  • Page 10 asbestos in the ceiling material would make ceiling mounting ‘impractical’. Key: Fig.2 Dead air space Suitable smoke Alarm location Ceiling line Exposed oor joists Side Wall DEAD AIRSPACE AND PROPER MOUNTING OF SMOKE ALARMS ON SIDE WALLS Sloping Ceiling With a sloping or peaked ceiling, install a Smoke or Heat Alarm between 500mm min.
  • Page 11 • Locate the Alarm at least 1m from dimmer controlled lights and wiring as some dimmers can cause interference. • Locate the Alarm at least 1.5m and route wiring at least 1m away from fluorescent light fittings as electrical “noise” and/or flickering may affect the Alarm.
  • Page 12 WARNING: Wiring must be installed in compliance with AS3000. WARNING: Mixing (or poorly terminating) the Live and Neutral connections when interconnecting Alarms may damage all the Alarms - ensure that the same colour wires are used throughout the premises for Live, Neutral and Interconnect wires.
  • Page 13 Smoke Alarms. Note: A maximum of 20 wired or 12 RF Alarms and accessory devices can be interconnected in a Brooks Alarm system. WARNING: Do not hardwire interconnect mains powered...
  • Page 14 The Alarm can also be RF interconnected to other RF Alarms and devices by fitting an EIB168RC mounting plate. The EIB168RC will enable the EIB140e series Alarms to communicate RF messages to other Brooks products such as the EIB450 RadioLINK Alarm Controller where you can remotely locate, test and hush your EIB140e Series Alarms using this wireless controller.
  • Page 15 2.8 Removing the Alarm WARNING: Disconnect mains before removal Locate removal slot Locate the arrow on the front face of the Alarm. The slot is located directly above Insert screwdriver Insert a flat-bladed screwdriver horizontally about 10mm into the centre of the removal slot Slide Alarm off mounting plate With the screwdriver still inserted, push the lower half of the Alarm away from the screwdriver, in the...

  • Page 16: User Section

    User Section 3. Maintaining your Alarm 3.1 Testing your Alarm Frequent testing of all your Alarms is a requirement to ensure they are functioning correctly. Guidelines and best practices for testing are as follows: 1. After the system is installed. 2.
  • Page 17 (iv) Check for any sign of contamination such as cobwebs or dust and clean the Alarm as described in the “cleaning” section if necessary. (v) Press the test button for up to 10 seconds to ensure the sensor chamber, electronics and sounder are working.
  • Page 18 3.2 Changing the battery back up NOTE: Constant exposure to high or low temperatures or high humidity may reduce the life of the battery. 1. Switch off mains power to Alarm (green light on cover should go out). 2. Remove unit as shown in “REMOVING THE ALARM” section on page 15.
  • Page 19 Vacuum around the side vents to clean Wipe Clean the Alarm with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly Use the narrow nozzle attachment of your vacuum cleaner to remove dust, insects and cobwebs from the sides and cover slots where the airflow enters. Clean the outside cover by occasionally wiping with a clean damp cloth then dry thoroughly with a lint free cloth.
  • Page 20 4. What to do in case of alarm WARNING: If your Alarm sounds and you are unsure of the cause, it should be assumed that the alarm is due to an actual fire and the dwelling should be evacuated immediately. 1.
  • Page 21 5. Indicators 5.1 Indicator summary tables Normal mode Green LED Red LED Mode Action Sound (power) (alarm) Slide onto Power up mounting plate every Standby 40 sec every Testing Press and hold 0.5 sec (Monthly) test/hush button In alarm mode every Detecting fire 0.5 sec...
  • Page 22 5.2 Troubleshooting 1. YOUR ALARM DOES NOT SOUND WHEN YOU PRESS THE TEST/HUSH BUTTON (1) Check the Alarm is secured on the mounting plate. (2) Wait 15 seconds after connecting the power before button testing. (3) Hold button down firmly for at least 10 seconds. (4) If the Alarm does not sound, then your Alarm must be returned for repair or replacement –...
  • Page 23 4. PRESSING THE TEST/HUSH BUTTON DOES NOT SILENCE THE ALARM Always make sure that you are pressing the Test/ Hush button on the Alarm that sounds with the red LED flashing. 5. YOUR ALARM CHIRPS/BEEPS/FLASHES The Alarm automatically monitors the battery, sensor and electronics periodically to ensure that all are satisfactory.
  • Page 24 6. Important Safeguards When a fire system is installed, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including those listed below: • Please read all instructions. • IMPORTANT: Experience has shown that children may not be woken by fire alarm tones. It is important that children are never left alone in a house.
  • Page 25 7. Limitations of Fire Alarms Smoke / Heat Alarms have significantly helped to reduce the number of fire fatalities in countries where they are widely installed. However independent authorities have stated that these systems may be ineffective in some fire situations. There are a number of reasons for this: - The Alarms will not work if the mains power supply is off or disconnected and the backup battery is...
  • Page 26 8.2 Guarantee Brooks guarantees this Alarm for five years from the date of purchase against any defects that are due to faulty materials or workmanship. If this Alarm should become defective within the guarantee period, we shall at our discretion repair or replace the faulty unit.
  • Page 27 Photoelectric Alarm EIB146e conforms to AS3786:2014 Heat Alarm EIB144e conforms to AS1603.3:2018...
  • Page 28 Contact Us Brooks Australia PTY Ltd. NSW - Head Office P.O. Box 7050 Silverwater NSW 1811 4 Pike Street Rydalmere NSW 2116 Ph: 02 9684 1466 Website: www.Brooks.com.au 9/71 Victoria Crescent, Abbotsford VIC 3067 Ph: 03 9879 5294 P.O. Box 101 Woodville SA 5011...